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December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Sweden Becomes First EU Buyer of RIPSAW M3

Sweden has become the first European customer for Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3, acquiring the modular robotic ground vehicle to boost unmanned capabilities. The RIPSAW M3 features a rugged hybrid-electric...

Thailand Acquires Israeli Barak MX System

The Royal Thai Air Force has signed a 3.44-billion-baht ($107-million) deal to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Barak MX air defense system under its IADS modernization program. Designed to counter...

Italian Army Expands Iveco Fleet Beyond 2,000

Iveco Defence Vehicles will supply 658 additional tactical logistics trucks to the Italian Army, raising the total order to 2,111 units under an expanded contract. These vehicles extend the...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Nordic Duo Order 300 Extra Sisu GTP Vehicles

Sweden and Finland have jointly ordered over 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored off-road vehicles, raising total orders above 600 units. Valued at around 2 billion SEK ($211 million),...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

JSW Starts $90M V-BAT Factory in Hyderabad

JSW Defence has started constructing a $90-million facility in Hyderabad to locally produce Shield AI’s V-BAT VTOL unmanned aerial system. Situated in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster at Maheshwaram, the...

Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Build; Hanwha Wins $480M

South Korea has approved mass production of the L-SAM long-range air defense system after Hanwha Aerospace secured a 705.4-billion-won ($480-million) contract to deliver interceptors and launchers by 2030. Equipped...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

Halo Platform Gets New VR & Intel Upgrades

AeroVironment’s Halo mission software platform is expanding with the MENTOR VR training suite and an AI-powered intelligence system capable of aggregating global data feeds. The MENTOR module uses a...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Signs $445M Sustainment Package to Enhance Bahrain’s F-16 Capabilities

The US State Department has approved a potential $445-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to support and sustain Bahrain’s fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. The package—led by General Electric and...

Lockheed Martin Lands $52M Support Deal for MLRS and HIMARS Systems

The US Army has awarded a $52-million contract to Lockheed Martin to support the maintenance, operation, and configuration of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Multiple...

December 2, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Training and Simulation

Zen Rolls Out Six Cutting-Edge AI Simulation Systems for Defense Training

Zen Technologies is advancing military training with the launch of six AI-enhanced simulation systems designed to elevate readiness across combat domains. Leading the suite are the Tactical Engagement and...